ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has sinusitis and a new prescription for cefuroxime. Which of the following client information is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A severe penicillin allergy may indicate a risk of cross-reactivity with cefuroxime, a cephalosporin, making it a priority to report.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client prior to administering IV tobramycin. Which of the following laboratory values should the report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A creatinine level of 2.5 mg/dL suggests renal impairment, critical to report before tobramycin administration due to its nephrotoxic potential.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a guardian of a school-age child who has a new prescription for a fluticasone metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler ensures proper mixing, a spacer improves delivery, and rinsing the mouth prevents oral candidiasis. Soaking the inhaler can damage it, and fluticasone is for maintenance, not rescue.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking triamterene. For which of the following laboratory values should the nurse withhold the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A potassium level of 5.3 mEq/L is elevated, and withholding triamterene, a potassium-sparing diuretic, prevents hyperkalemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure. The nurse administered furosemide 60 mg IV bolus 30 min earlier. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dizziness upon standing may indicate orthostatic hypotension post-furosemide, a concerning finding to report.